Thomas L. Williams
Sep 14, 2026
Thomas L. Williams, 74, of Massillon, passed away September 14, 2026.
Tom was born on March 13, 1952 in Richlands, VA. In his youth, his family made their way to Massillon, OH, where he grew up and spent the rest of his years. Tom loved working on cars and spent most of his life being a mechanic. He will be dearly...
Michael Finsel
Sep 13, 2026
Michael "Mike" Finsel, 70, of Massillon, passed away on September 13, 2026 surrounded by his loved ones.
He was born on March 14, 1956 to the late Delbert and Margaret (Eckert) Finsel in Fostoria, OH.
Mike was an owner/operator for Best Foods for over 25 years. He was a social person: outgoing, extroverted, and energetic. His family and friends were the most...
JoAnn Grace Fisher
Sep 12, 2026
JoAnn Grace Fisher, age 87, born on July 27, 1939, passed away on September 12, 2026 surrounded by family.
JoAnn was a graduate of Jackson High School in Massillon. She went on to build a long and steady career as a secretary for RG Drage, where she worked for 25 years before retiring in 2004. JoAnn was a lifelong member of...
Michelle Deily
Sep 12, 2026
Michelle M. (Sosnowski) Deily, formerly Michelle M. Barnard, age 65, of Massillon, Ohio, passed away on September 12, 2026.
Michelle was born on August 27, 1961, in Cleveland, Ohio, the daughter of the late Walter and JoAnn (Goroncy) Sosnowski. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, William “Bill” Deily, and their two beloved dogs,...
Robert Donald Hahn
Sep 11, 2026
Robert “Bob” Hahn, 88, of Massillon, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on September 11, 2026.
Bob was born on October 31, 1937, in Martins Ferry, Ohio, to the late Donald and Sylvia (Rybak) Hahn. He was a proud Navy veteran and retired from Norfolk Southern Railroad after a long and dedicated career.
Bob’s greatest joy in life was his family. He...
Jonnie J. Herring
Sep 10, 2026
Jonnie Herring, 79, of Massillon, passed away on September 10, 2026.
She was born on September 2, 1947 to the late John and Leslie (Craig) McClelland in Asheville, NC.
Jonnie graduated from Southwestern High School, Detroit MI. She worked for General Motors, GE Capital and retired from Stark County Community Action Agency. Through her work with Community Action, she was able to...
Dolores Marie Holloway
Sep 10, 2026
Dolores Marie Holloway, Born on April 16, 1938, passed away on September 10, 2026, at the age of 88.
All are invited to gather in her memory on Saturday, September 26, 2026. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Word of Liberty Christian Center, 649 Young Street Southeast, Massillon, Ohio 44646, followed by the funeral service at...
Norma Jean Burns
Sep 10, 2026
Norma Jean Burns passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2026 after a short illness. Norma was born on June 6, 1943 in Massillon, the daughter of the late Lonnie and Mary Kate (Russell) Robinson. She was a graduate of Washington High School, class of 1961, and a resident of Perry Township. Norma retired from Siffrin in 2018 after 20 years...
Geraldine Ann Kandle
Sep 9, 2026
Geraldine Ann Kandle, “Geri”, age 87, passed away September 9, 2026.
Geri was born September 20, 1938, in Sugarcreek TWP, OH, to the late Virgil and Betty Null. She grew up in Brewster, OH and attended high school in Navarre, OH. In 1956, Geri married the late William H. Johnson. Together, they raised five children. Geri’s great joy was her family...
Linda Lee Johns
Sep 9, 2026
Linda Lee Johns, born on December 7, 1951, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2026.
Linda will be remembered for a life marked by dedication and caring service. She spent 30 years working as a Nurses Aid at Massillon State Hospital before retiring, giving her time and energy to the important work of caring for others. Her long career reflected commitment,...
Jean Eloise Williams
Sep 8, 2026
Jean Eloise Williams, 94, of Massillon, passed away on September 8, 2026 at Amherst Meadows.
She was born on July 31, 1932 to the late Samuel and Mayme (Long) Larson in Massillon, OH.
Jean was a graduate of Washington High School. She was a member of First Christian Church, where she served as a deaconess and the Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxilary...
LaDonna J. (Boyd) McCleary
Sep 8, 2026
LaDonna J. (Boyd) McCleary, 67, of Massillon, Ohio, passed away September 8, 2026. She was born on August 24, 1959 in Orrville, Ohio to the late Dallas and Clarissa (Goodman) Boyd.
Ladonna dedicated her life to family, friends and her Job and Individuals at New Horizons Developmental Providers. She put her heart and soul into everything she did. She cared deeply...
Lilyan M. Petrilli
Sep 7, 2026
Lilyan M. Petrilli, born on November 6, 1931, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2026.
Lilyan was a graduate of Timken High School and went on to work for many years as a travel consultant. In her professional life, she helped others plan journeys and experiences, and she carried that spirit of care and connection throughout the years. Above all, Lilyan...
James "Jim" Richard Schlemmer
Sep 7, 2026
James "Jim" Richard Schlemmer Jr., 71, of Canton, died of a sudden medical issue on September 7, 2026 at Cleveland Clinic / Mercy Hospital.
Jim was born on November 17, 1954 to the late James and Madge Schlemmer in Elwood City, Pennsylvania. He graduated with a Bachelor's in Accounting from Grove City College in Grove City, PA.
He was an avid lifelong...
Nancy C. Esway
Sep 6, 2026
Nancy C. Esway, 81, of Massillon, Ohio, passed away September 6, 2026. She was born on February 27, 1945 to the late William and Doris Tunning.
In addition to her parents, Nancy is preceded in death by her husband, Paul "Andy".
She is survived by her children, Barbara Esway, Paula (Rodney Sr.) Digman, and Bryan Esway; grandchildren, Jennifer Esway, Jessica Esway, Corry...
Ricky R. McHenry
Sep 6, 2026
Ricky R. McHenry, 77, of Massillon, passed away on September 6, 2026 surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on July 24, 1949 to Dennis and Ruth McHenry in Sand Fork, WV.
Ricky was an extremely hard-worker; he was a machine operator for Meter Devices before entering into retirement. During his retirement, he found a special joy in playing "EverQuest" on...
Brooke Sharon Beasley
Sep 5, 2026
Brooke Sharon Beasley born on August 26, 1992 passed away on September 5, 2026, at the age of 34.
Brooke will be remembered with love for the deep care she gave to those closest to her. Above all, she loved her family, and that love was a defining part of her life and the way she will be remembered.
She is survived...
Cynthia Jo Gottfried
Sep 4, 2026
Cynthia Jo Gottfried, 60, of Massillon, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on September 4, 2026. She was born on February 15, 1966 in Massillon to the late Terry and Patricia Dray.
Cynthia was born and raised in Massillon, attending Washington High School. She loved her community and owned and operated "Sports Stuff" for many years. She was also involved in the Massillon...
Maxine Selogy
Sep 4, 2026
Maxine Selogy, 82, of Massillon, passed away on September 4, 2026.
She was born on September 18, 1943 to the late Boyd and Ellen Harvey in Flattop, West Virginia.
Maxine was an owner of Selogy Scrap Company and ran the Navarre Flea Market for many years.
Maxine married the late Robert "Bob" Selogy, and the couple spent many years together in Canton, Ohio.
Maxine...
Janet Urban
Sep 3, 2026
Janet Urban (Goff), 81, went home to be with the Lord September 3rd, 2026. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend who will be missed dearly by all who knew and loved her.
Janet was born March 26th, 1945, in Massillon, Ohio, to the late Dewey and Ruth Goff Fry. Janet and Neil met at church and...
